• Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners, Business Advisory Group (B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely with…

  • How to Get Sales From Instagram

    Location: Online. You don't need a massive following to make money on social media. You just need to know how to move people from "scrolling" to "buying." If you are spending hours creating content, posting stories, and keeping up with trends, but your bank…

  • Succession Success: Introduction to Succession Planning (Session 1 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Joel Friedman, Southbrook Business Development Group Join Joel Friedman from Southbrook Business Development Group for a no-nonsense kickoff to succession planning that cuts through the noise and shows you why this isn’t optional—it’s your business’s insurance policy. In everyday language,…

  • Marketing & Branding your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

    Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    Location: In-Person. Are you dreaming of launching your own business but unsure where to start? Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential insights and actionable guidance at our in-person seminar, Ten Steps to Starting a Business! Starting a small business can be exciting and…

  • Your Brand On LinkedIn: Build Influence. Win Business.

    Location: Online. Make your LinkedIn do the selling before you say a word. Your next client, investor, employee, or speaking opportunity is probably checking your LinkedIn before they ever reply to your email. The question is: does your profile and what you post make them…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    Free Self-Paced Online Challenge Date: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free About This Challenge Before you invest time and money into your business idea, make sure there's a market for it. Market Research Made Simple is a free, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners, Business Advisory Group (B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely with…

  • Social Impact 101: Incorporating Social Impact into Your Business Model

    Location: Online. Learn how to integrate social impact into your business model and why it's important. About this workshop: What’s your impact, and how do you know? In today’s world, businesses and organizations are increasingly expected to do more than just turn a profit…

  • Sales Trends of 2027

    Location: Online. This forward-looking session helps sales leaders and founders prepare now with the right strategy, skills, and systems. What We’ll Cover This session combines market intelligence with practical strategy - designed for founders and sales leaders who want to plan ahead, not react.…

  • Growth Journey: Product & Service Growth

    Location: Online. Ready to take your business to the next level? Great ideas are everywhere, successful businesses know how to turn those ideas into profit. The Growth Workshop Series helps business owners strengthen every area of their business through eight practical workshops focused on…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership

    Location: Online. Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. The CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets newer small businesses or potential new start-ups. This webinar helps: This seminar will provide…

  • Succession Success: Valuing Your Business (Session 2 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Vabby Makkar, Cedar Consulting Group Come spend an hour with Vabby Makkar from Cedar Consulting Group and finally get a straight answer to the question every owner asks: What’s my business really worth? In plain language and real Ontario context,…

  • Competition Bureau 101 for Businesses (Webinar)

    Location: Online. Many businesses overlook competition law. Learn how to spot issues, give better advice, and access free resources in this Bureau session. Many entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners don't know about competition law, even though the law applies to them. The businesses…

  • Food Safety Fundamentals for Founders (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for founders who want to build food safety into their business from day one. In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn: Food safety isn’t just about regulatory compliance - it’s a competitive advantage. Whether you’re producing yourself or working with a…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    Location: In-Person. Are you dreaming of launching your own business but unsure where to start? Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential insights and actionable guidance at our in-person seminar, Ten Steps to Starting a Business! Starting a small business can be exciting and…

  • Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps

    Location: Online. Exploring the essentials of launching a successful online business About the workshop: Join our comprehensive E-commerce workshop where we’ll explore the essentials of launching a successful online business. From identifying your target audience and sourcing products to choosing the right platform and…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition

    Location: Online. Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business. Join the Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) for a group session exploring who you are as a business. Faaria Wali, our Small Business Advisor, will guide…

  • How to Incorporate Your Business

    Location: Online. Join this beginner-friendly webinar to learn the basics of how to incorporate a business in Ontario. We’ll walk through: This is the perfect opportunity to decide if incorporating is the right move for your business and know exactly how to get started.…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners, Business Advisory Group (B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely with…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. Overview This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting…

  • Understanding how AEO Changes Getting Found & What to do Next

    Location: Online. "From traditional Google rankings to AI-driven "Answer Engines," how businesses are discovered is changing. “From traditional Google rankings to AI-driven “Answer Engines,” how businesses are discovered is changing. This session is designed to unite businesses on the next frontier of digital marketing:…

  • Succession Success: Identifying Potential Successors (Session 3 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Joel Friedman, Southbrook Business Development Group Join Joel Friedman from Southbrook Business Development Group for a lively, hands-on session that takes the mystery out of finding and preparing the right people to take your business forward—whether that’s family, a trusted…

  • Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    Learn how barcodes can get you market-ready for retail, online sales, and supply chain success. In this free 60-minute online seminar, learn about: This webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is key when selling your product on a website, through…

  • Labelling & Packaging your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for founders preparing products for retail shelves, online sales or wholesale distribution. In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn: Your package is often your first salesperson. It has just seconds to capture attention, communicate your brand and meet regulatory requirements—all while…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    Free Self-Paced Online Challenge Date: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free About This Challenge Before you invest time and money into your business idea, make sure there's a market for it. Market Research Made Simple is a free, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    Free Self-Paced Online Challenge Date: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free About This Challenge Before you invest time and money into your business idea, make sure there's a market for it. Market Research Made Simple is a free, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners, Business Advisory Group (B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely with…

  • Succession Success: Legal Considerations (Session 4 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Hussein A. Hamdani, SimpsonWigle LAW Join us for an engaging and practical session with Hussein A. Hamdani from SimpsonWigle LAW, where you’ll get a clear, plain-language roadmap to the legal side of succession planning—without the jargon or overwhelm. We’ll walk…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

    Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

  • Succession Success: Expert Panel Discussion & Q&A (Session 6 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by the Success Success expert speaker panel. Wrap up the Succession Success series with an energizing expert panel discussion & Q&A featuring every pro you’ve heard from—Joel Friedman, Vaibhav Makkar, Hussein Hamdani, and Raffaele Ruberto—all together, ready to tie everything into a…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

    Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

  • How to Incorporate Your Business

    Location: Online. Join this beginner-friendly webinar to learn the basics of how to incorporate a business in Ontario. We’ll walk through: This is the perfect opportunity to decide if incorporating is the right move for your business and know exactly how to get started.…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

    Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

    Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…